Lesson 11: Shopping idioms and phrases
Topic of the week: Shopping
Wednesday
It costs an arm and a leg - очень дорого
Пример: The diamond engagement ring cost an arm and a leg!
Shopping spree - покупательский бум, лихорадочная закупка (перед праздниками, например)
Пример: Liza is planning to go on a shopping spree as soon as she gets her bonus.
It's good value for money - справедливая цена
Пример: The quality is excellent so it's good value for money.
Bargain hunting - охота за скидками
Пример: During the sales I go bargain hunting with my friends!
To buy a lemon - купить что-то ненужное, что постоянно выходит из строя и ломается.
Пример: That car he bought is a real lemon.
It's on me - я угощаю, я заплачу, я плачу сам(а)
Пример: He was celebrating his birthday, so the drinks were on him.
To pay one's way - платить за себя, скидываться (деньгами)
Пример: He's a good friend, he always pays his way.
Homework task
Pick one or more idioms from the list a tell me a story about your shopping or payment experience using these idioms and phrases. Record your voice message and send it @EnglishTutorialBot before Saturday 9 p.m. (UTC +3). Your voice message should be around 1.5-2 minutes long.
Looking forward to your homework,